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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.04, 1,155.48 and 554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.04, 1,155.48 and 554.14 is: 830.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.04 : 1,155.48 = 554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.04/1,155.48 = 554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.04x = 1,155.48 × 554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.04x = 640,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,297.69/771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.43

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